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Gurcke Family History

Gurcke Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gurske, Turck, Burke, Muecke, Burck, Hucke, Gacke, Guck, Gericke

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Where is the Gurcke family from?

You can see how Gurcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurcke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Gurcke families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Gurcke families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurcke's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gurcke families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurcke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Gurcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurcke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Gurcke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Gurcke. For the veterans among your Gurcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurcke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Gurcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gurcke in 1968 was 80, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurcke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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